andyo5
Single-Sixer
Seven weeks ago, I purchased a new 45 Colt Redhawk on Gunbroker. When it arrived, I removed the rubber grip and found what appears to be a casting flaw on the front of the grip (see photo).
Ruger agreed that it was a new gun and asked me to send it in. I assumed they would replace the entire gun. Today, I spoke with them and found that they "repaired" the gun and are ready to ship it back to me. No information on exactly what they did to it.
Frankly, I am apprehensive since I don't see how this frame could be repaired to be as good as new. They will have to reduce the width of the frame to eliminate the gouge. The only other thing they could do would be to replace the frame. But this would require stamping the new frame with the old serial number, in order for it to be a "repair" and not a "replacement".
I want to fit wooden grips and I'm concerned that they may not fit properly. Frankly, I don't think they should have let this one out of the factory. What do you think?
Ruger agreed that it was a new gun and asked me to send it in. I assumed they would replace the entire gun. Today, I spoke with them and found that they "repaired" the gun and are ready to ship it back to me. No information on exactly what they did to it.
Frankly, I am apprehensive since I don't see how this frame could be repaired to be as good as new. They will have to reduce the width of the frame to eliminate the gouge. The only other thing they could do would be to replace the frame. But this would require stamping the new frame with the old serial number, in order for it to be a "repair" and not a "replacement".
I want to fit wooden grips and I'm concerned that they may not fit properly. Frankly, I don't think they should have let this one out of the factory. What do you think?